Rod Stewart'skids are keeping him forever young as they supported him on his big night at the 2025 American Music Awards. On May 26, Stewart, known for his soulful and raspy voice, made his return to the award show stage for the first time in over two decades after beinghonored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Related: Legendary Rock Superstar, 80, Leaves Fans in Awe With First AMAs Performance in Over 20 Years: 'Still Killin It' Five of the British legendary rocker's eight children made a rare joint appearance to surprise him and award him the prestigious honor. Kimberly Stewart, 45, andSean, 44, whom the crooner shares with ex-wifeAlana Stewart, were joined by their siblings,Ruby, 37, whom he shares with ex-girlfriendKelly Emberg, along withRenee, 32, andLiam, 30, whom he shares with ex-wife, New Zealand modelRachel Hunter. "Tonight we are here as the biggest and most loving fans of our father, Sir Rod Stewart, or as we all know him, Papa Stu," Ruby began, revealing his sweet nickname, before adding, "Some guys have all the luck, and some remain forever young, but our father is so much more than that." "Dad has the soul, the grit and the passion carrying him through a career spanning 60 years. Here's a look at our dad's lifetime achievement," Renee said as a video summing up his decades-spanning career played for audiences. As Stewart, who turned 80 in January, was welcomed to the stage with a standing ovation, he exclaimed, "I'm absolutely flabbergasted," adding, "I didn't know they were here." "I've got eight altogether, I didn't have television," he joked, clarifying, "That was a little joke." Stewart is also a father toAlastair Wallace, 19, andAiden Patrick, 14, withPenny Lancaster, along withSarah Streeter,61, with ex-girlfriendSusannah Boffey. Streeter was reportedly raised by adoptive parents but formed a relationship with Stewart decades later, perPeople. Following the prestigious honor, Stewart closed out the 51st American Music Awards, live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas, with a rendition of his biggest hit, "Forever Young," released in 1984, as the crowd went wild. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Legendary Rocker's Kids Make Rare Joint Appearance to Support Him: 'I Didn't Know They Were Here'first appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
